Pet Store Pro has added a nutrition segment to its free, online training center for US pet industry retailers. The nutrition module was designed to be brand-neutral. Its purpose is to educate retailers and their employees about the different nutritional aspects addressed by various petfoods.

In August, PetfoodIndustry.com launches its new website as the most comprehensive information source for petfood professionals worldwide. The new site is redesigned to be easier to navigate, with an all-new search function making it more convenient to find products and past articles. 

Reptile food manufacturer Mice Direct recalled its frozen rats, mice and chicks due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the company, the recall is based on Food and Drug Administration sampling of the frozen mice.

PMI Nutrition LLC redesigned its Exclusive brand petfood formulas, and now offers a new Infinia holistic dog food line. The Exclusive and Infinia lines offer 14 healthy options for consumers to feed to their pets, according to the company.

New research shows that certain cancer in dogs may be preventable with diet changes, according to an article on naturalnews.com. The research was presented by Demian Dressler, DVM, at the 2010 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago.

In March, Zuke's shared its corporate social responsibility report containing details of the company's environmental stewardship and community involvement, including its initiative to sponsor dog athletes. Zuke's sponsors nearly one dozen dog athletes and teams, from search and rescue dogs like the LaPlata county, Colorado USA search and rescue team to entertainers like the Flying Houndz frisbee team.

 PetSmart (Nasdaq: PETM) closed Wednesday at US$31.30, with indicators the stock could become even more bearish. So far, the stock has hit a 52-week low of US$19.50 and a 52-week high of US$34.93, and technical indicators show the stock may drop further from its current price.

Procter & Gamble Co. issued a recall of its Iams brand prescription cat food due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product is Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal, packaged in 5.5-pound bags.

Proctor & Gamble Pet Care's Eukanuba brand was recognized with “Superbrand” status in the three markets of Croatia, Hungary and South Africa. The award honors a market’s strongest brands for exceptional achievements, excellence in branding and outstanding credibility.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise its Draft Guidance for Industry on its Reportable Food Registry to ensure the registry legally recognizes standard commercial feed industry practices for ensuring the safety of its ingredients. Further, AFIA said FDA must establish regulations for when actions taken to ensure human food safety should be applied to animal feeds.